What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ash Vale?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ash Vale is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ash Vale?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ash Vale is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £50 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ash Vale?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ash Vale station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Frimley station via The Malls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ash Vale?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ash Vale. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at North Camp via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ash Vale?

The distance between Cardiff and Ash Vale is 127 miles. The road distance is 127.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Ash Vale without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ash Vale without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £50 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Ash Vale?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Cardiff to Ash Vale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ash Vale bus from?

Cardiff to Ash Vale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ash Vale train from?

Cardiff to Ash Vale train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ash Vale?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ash Vale is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ash Vale bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ash Vale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Malls station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ash Vale train arrive?

Cardiff to Ash Vale train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ash Vale?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ash Vale is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Cardiff to Ash Vale.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Ash Vale?

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Where can I stay near Ash Vale?

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Ash Vale by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to North Camptrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
2h 15m
£53–95
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to The Mallsbus Cp3
4h 15m
£19–32
Drive 127.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ash Valecar 127.1 mi
2h 23m
£32–46

Cardiff to Ash Vale by train

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Distance: 126.2 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ash Vale, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to North Camp via Reading in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Malls once a week. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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